Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The men and women at the Larned P.D. wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies to family and friends. You are in our daily prayers......

Chief of Police Charles R. Orth
Larned, Kansas Police Department

April 26, 2005

When God Made Police Officers . . .

When the Lord was creating Police Officers, He was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said,
"You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."

And the Lord said, "Have you read the requirements on this
order? A Police Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle their uniform."

"They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day."

"They have to be in top physical condition at all times,
running on black coffee and half-eaten meals, and they have to have six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands . . . no way!!"

"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "it's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."

"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before they ask, 'May I see what's in there, sir?'"
(when they already know and wish they'd taken that accounting job) "Another pair here in the side of their head for their partner's safety, and another pair of eyes here in front so they can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, 'You'll be alright, ma'am,' when they know it isn't so."

"Lord," said the angel, touching His sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."

"I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on a civil service paycheck."

The angel circled the model of the Police Officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.

"You bet," said the Lord, "it can tell you the elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in its sleep, detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop . . . and still it keeps its sense of humor. This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim's family, and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Police Officer. "There's a leak," she pronounced, "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model."

"That's not a leak," said the Lord. "It's a tear."

"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.

"It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, for justice."

"You're a genius," said the angel.

The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there," He said.

The Marine Corps Hymn:

From the Halls of Montezuma
To the Shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
of United States Marine.

Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in ev'ry clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job--
The United States Marines.

Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.

Gods Speed Brother,
and SEMPER FI

Officer Rusty Redican
L.A.P.D./ Newton Area (Patrol)

April 26, 2005

Rest easy now brother. Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication. You will never be forgotten. May God bless and kepp your family close to Him.

Officer Eric Kothstein
Tacoma Police Department

April 26, 2005

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

April 26, 2005

To the wife and child of Officer Lasater;
I am so, so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I can't imagine your pain. Please know that you are in the prayers of many. My prayer for you is that God will give you strength and comfort in this difficult time ahead. I also pray that this child will always know the love of their father and will also know just how much joy this child's life brought to his!! I'm sure that one of the happiest moments in his life was when he found out about you.

All my prayers for God's love to comfort you....

Valarie
Surviving Daughter,
Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02

April 26, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Detective J.D.Koeppen, Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Patrolman A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

April 26, 2005

Our Thoughts & Prayers go out to Officer Lasater's Wife, Family, Friends, Department & Community.

Our hearts break as we read of another promising life lost at the hands of evil.

He Served Our County as a U.S. Marine and then as a Law Enforcement Officer. For which he paid the ultimate price. We all owe him a debt of gratitude.

We believe he is in Heaven along with our own Douglas County Deputy Morris Taylor (EOW 09-14-2002).

God Bless All of Our Law Enforcement Officers and the Ones Who Love Them.

Semper Fi!

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO/U.S.M.C. & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon

April 26, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Larry Lasater. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

April 26, 2005

God bless Officer Larry Lasater, his family, and the Pittsburg Police Department

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

April 26, 2005

Thank you for your service and dedication for your community and may you rest in peace Officer Lasater. May you family and wife somehow find some peace in a flood of warm memories of you and the times they shared with you. Always remember he is watching over you.

April 26, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Lasater may God bless and watch over you all and stay safe. It looks like he has recruited yet another great officer,son,husband, and sadly a soon to be father. These are the most difficult to read. May the California Capital Punishment System deal with this cowardly waste of life! so God can next. God Speed Officer Lasater & (Sgt. Hunter E.O.W. 6-18-04 GPPD).

Officer
Grand Prairie P.D./ Texas

April 26, 2005

Another hero lost. Thank you for your dedicated service Officer Lasater. I pray your family finds strength during this time.

April 26, 2005

Thank you for your service. My heart goes out to you and your family...God Bless and keep all of you.

April 26, 2005

Your service will never be forgotten. A Marine to guard the gates of heaven and a Police Officer to gave safety to heaven's streets.

Semper Fi and Godspeed on your journey.

Detective Don Moore
Washington University Police Department

April 26, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Lasater. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda this past year (EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

April 26, 2005

To the family and police family of Officer Lasater my prayers are with each and every one of you. Stay strong and know that Officer Lasater is a true hero.

Grand Prairie Police Department,TX

April 26, 2005

Rest well brother, Even in passing you saved others. May God bless your family and those you continue to help.

Charlie Blain
Minor Lane HGTS. PD

April 26, 2005

Police Officers and Marines are part of a brotherhood that others will never know!
Semper Fi, Ofc. Lasater, we've got the watch from here!

Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Department
Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Department

April 26, 2005

GOD BLESS LARRY, HIS FAMILY, AND HIS POLICE FAMILY IN THIS TRAGIC TIME. FROM YOUR NATIONAL POLICE FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.

DEPUTY CHIEF DAVID JEWELL-RETIRED
JEFFERSON COUNTY(LOUISVILLE) KENTUCKY POLICE DEPARTMENT

April 26, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. I visit this site daily, and sadly yet another name has been added to the roll call of heroes. Thank you Officer Lasater for your service and your sacrifice. May God's love provide comfort to your family and the members of the Pittsburg Police Department

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Department

April 26, 2005

I was saddened to read the memorial for Officer Larry Lasater. To his wife and unborn child I want them to know that there are a lot of folks across this country that care deeply and will be in prayer for them.
Officer Lasater is a true American hero and will never be forgotten. He was born for a reason and gave his life unselfishly so that we may live our lives in a safe enviroment. I praise God for men like him.
May the family, friends amd co-workers find some sense of peace during this difficult time. I pray that God's blessings be upon them.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.

April 26, 2005

Not only did you help preserve life while alive but by donating your organs you are helping preserve life now. You are a true hero. I hope both suspects get what they deserve.

I pray for you, your wife, and your unborn child.

God bless you.

CBP Officer
US Customs and Border Protection

April 26, 2005

Rest in peace. Keep watch over those of us who follow in your shoes.

April 26, 2005